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Reviews of Serene Waterfront Cottage with dock and gorgeous views.

Serene Waterfront Cottage with dock and gorgeous views.
Rock Hall, MD

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Nice place with everything I could want. Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is ideal. House beautiful. Sofa bed not made and we had to search for linens. Kitchen disorganized and lacking appropriate glassware and utensils. We made do but for the price this was not up to standard. We own rental properties and know what is expected of guests. More attention needs to be made. House is lovely despite this
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxation
Beautiful property with wonderful scenery- loved the bird watching, so may Great Blue herons and Great Egret’s. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the house so much
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape
Cute cottage, nicely decorated. River was dirty and full of jellyfish during our stay. One large bedroom so no privacy if bigger party than just a couple. Hide a bed in couch is worn out along with couch. But we made the most of it. Kayaks and peddle boat was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2023
Thanks for the comments. When it rains heavy we get a muddy river, it usually clears up fairly quickly. Note: we also do have a day bed and trundle in the master bedroom but we understand the privacy. Very glad you enjoyed the kayaks, canoe, and paddle boat. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was very nice
House was very comfortable, great views of water, very quiet area, but close to town. Kitchen was nicely stocked with glasses, plates, utensils. Nice local information packet provided by Diane. Entering and departing process was easy, smooth. Would definitely stay again. Was convenient for local fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect birthday weekend
A great relaxing weekend. Laid back, quiet, and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed Eastern Shore with birds galore.
Egret's Nest is a charming, comfortable, well appointed home, perfect for relaxing on and off the water. The bird watching is fantastic whether you are looking out the lovely bay windows, sitting on the dock or paddling the calm an beautiful Grays Creek. Each day, we saw Bald Eagle, Heron and Osprey, to name a few. We watched many butterflies in the back yard and got our first view of a tiny hummingbird moth who visited daily. The neighborhood was very peaceful during our August visit. The kitchen is very well stocked. We cooked almost all of our meals and did not want for any cookware. The drive into Rock Hall for provisions or a meal out is quick and easy . Historic Chestertown is only 25 minutes away and is a great place to explore history, cute shops, restaurants and the surprisingly delightful (for cat lovers) Cat Colloquium. Note that the house has only one bedroom - which is enormous, gorgeous and sleeps 4-5. It's great for family togetherness and teenagers may want to stay on the sleeper sofa in the living room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing five day stay.
The house was comfortable and very clean. My husband and I enjoyed relaxing at this home away from home. We kayaked everyday. Had our breakfast and a couple dinners on the screened in porch. We would love to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace, water, fireflies and stars.
We all really enjoyed our stay. Very peaceful. My granddaughter and the dog had great fun swimming in the creek. We also enjoyed the kayaks. The house had everything we needed although the water supply was a bit quirky! We appreciated the wine. Thanks for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tuan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day weekend
Beautiful location with a great dock for my boat. The house is very nicely decorated and in great condition. The only problem was the water. Would be taking a shower and the water would go down to nothing. We will surely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Christmas Getaway
We spent 10 incredibly relaxing days at Egret's Nest. Very quiet, lovely views of the creek, geese, and ducks.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation
We both enjoyed the beautiful area and relaxing vibe of the house and area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great place. Looking forward to next year
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and calm!
A spectacular place to relax and base to visit Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge and Betterton Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Nicholas V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Minor irritation
Loved the property and the kayaks and dock. Water pressure problems entire trip though. Even sent a video to property manager with what was happening. Not resolved. We dealt with it. Water also never actually got hot. Also the smoke detectors would randomly go off. Happened about 5 times. Once at 2am. Ugh. Great place. Minor irritation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Nick, since then we replaced the water pump, your video helped get that in motion, as it happened randomly. And, we found the alarm going off, which was a carbon monixide which needed batteries replaced (it was hidden behind the closet). Sorry for your inconvenience.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Days by the Water
We spent 6 days there. I enjoyed sitting on the dock and watching the birds, lots of herons and ospreys. The screened in porch was great for meals. The inlet was quiet without much boat traffic. We enjoyed the kayaks and the paddle boat. We did not try the canoe. The kitchen was well stocked with kitchenware. We enjoyed some of the supplied games. Rock Hall is a quiet little town, not much in the way of shops, but there is a small grocery and drug store and coffee shop. Property manager responded quickly when I texted a question. Would recommend for a quiet family trip on the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison P., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We just spent a long weekend here and had a wonderful time. Our kids absolutely loved fishing off the dock in the back and our dog was in heaven with the trees, lovely back yard and water. We spent some time at the nearby Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge, just a short drive away, and Rock Hall’s Main Street area. Great little shops, coffee and food. Will definitely return if we get the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem!
We had a lovely stay at Eagle’s Nest and look forward to returning for another relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and So Serene
We had a fabulous, relaxing vacation while staying at Egret's Nest. The location is beautiful and so serene. We thoroughly enjoyed the kayaks and the convenience of being right on the water. Hanging out on the pier reading and snacks an cocktails on the screened-in porch were also favored activities. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront Cottage
Great location in quiet neighborhood with views of the water. Very nice property with kayaks and fishing right out the backdoor. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Jackie and Rick H., Chatham

Nice but not without problems
My husband, dog and I spent 3 days at Egret's Nest in early May 2021. The house itself is nicely laid out and more spacious than expected. Lots of windows overlooking the river, a small screened-in porch off the living area on the first floor and a small deck off the bedroom on the second floor. The house was reasonably clean. However, we lost power on our first two nights. The first night was due to high winds, the second night due to an accident, which was miles from the house. Both outages lasted less than a few hours BUT be aware that no power means NO WATER! The water is supplied via electric pump (read: low water pressure), hence no water during a power outage. Not even a dribble. To make matters worse, there was no bottled water in the house. We had to make do with what was in our water bottles that we had brought with us. A rental house situated in an area with such a fragile infrastructure should be equipped with a generator, a water cooler or, at the very least, a supply of bottled water for guests' use. And guests should certainly be forewarned rather than left to figure things out in the dark with only one flashlight and some sad candles. Overall we enjoyed our stay, though it was an overpriced, frustrating experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2021
Thank you for your comments and suggestions. Unfortunately there were 2 unusual power outages while you were there. One caused by 50 mph winds, and the other a terrible car accident which knocked it out. We have added camper lanterns for use during outages and emergency water for any future episodes. Very sorry for your frustration.

8/10 Good

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful MD getaway
This was a wonderful vacation rental that had much to offer. The property was very clean and well-organized. Eating our meals in the 180-degree vestibule viewing the water was an everyday joy. We enjoyed the kayaks and was able to take our toddler out on the gentle creek, which he fully enjoyed. Overall we had a wonderful, relaxing time at the Egret's Nest and would certainly come again. The only minor hick-up we were not fully expecting the house to be a one-bedroom based on the profile. This may have been my oversight rather than the listing's. In any event, this was not a problem for us with toddler who could use the pull out in the master. But I could see it being an issue with families with multiple children if they were not expecting it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
In addition to the wonderful house and water (and kayaks), we were pleasantly surprised by the eating options at (outside on decks) at nearby Rock Hall - on the water and good seafood each night. The little town looked cute but few things open right now.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little break
We enjoyed this little house! So many birds to see. Great water access and views. When I first walked into the living room it felt like we were on a boat - all you can see is water! Easy access to Rock Hall and Chestertown. House is well equipped to enjoy the outdoors. (Do bring a sleep mask, though- the bedroom has only lace curtains and no way to block the morning sun.)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
This was our third visit to Egret's Nest. There are water views from every room. It is really peaceful yet 2 miles from the town of Rock Hall. We love Egret's Nest! The property manager is extremely responsive and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill P., Goshen

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway!!!
What a wonderful spot for my wife & I to getaway for a couple of days. The house with the large open spaces inside, two great decks to sit & relax, on the water with a dock, what more could you ask for. Would definitely recommend plus Rock Hall is an interesting area to wander around in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Great property. Fully stocked kitchen. Was a big help for the little items we forgot. Close to town. Enjoyed the dock for fishing, and crabbing. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend retreat!
We absolutely loved our stay here and are looking for a time for us to return. The house was clean and had all the amenities you could hope for. We were able to fish from the pier, paddle boat and kayak. The water was really calm and the scenery was exquisite. Waking up to the views from the bedroom were really amazing. We got to see a bald eagle two days in a row and many blue herons. The main floor porch is also screened in which was really nice to be able to sit outside and not have to deal with bugs. For those staying, here we’re some of the things the house had: Kitchen: plenty of dishes, silverware and cookware a waffle maker and coffee maker. Dishwasher with detergent and other cleaners. Bedroom: multiple sets of linens, sleeping bags, life jackets, beach towels and board games Bathroom: blow dryer, towels and hand soap.

10/10 Excellent

Juliet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful tranquil retreat
Egret’s Nest was the perfect getaway in COVID times. No crowds in Rock Hall and plenty to do in the surrounding area. Kayaking, birdwatching, hiking in East Neck wildlife refuge or other state parks. Swimming in the creek or at the beach. Also lots of great seafood and steamed crabs nearby. Wonderful relaxing place with many lovely spots to sit and enjoy the water views and sunsets.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful spot
Perfect inside and out. Great kayaking.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Witness Mother Nature Again!
The property is just as described. Our party of two adults and 4 boys ages 11-15 and one beagle really enjoyed ourselves. The boys didn't even hook up to the lightening fast Wifi to play Call of Duty until day 3. That is saying something! We used the Kayaks daily and the paddle boat we used a few times. Plenty of life jackets provided. One memorable time we used the paddle boat to get a very close look at an Eagle that had just caught a very large fish across the creek when about a dozen turkey vultures swooped in. That was quite a sight to behold--real Mother Nature Circle of Life stuff! The AC is kickin'! We crabbed off the dock with the Crab Pots and used the big crab pot inside to steam them with old bay and beer. Took 2 trips to Eastern Neck Wildlife Preserve (1st time a spider scared us off). It was big. Really big, but harmless come to find out. Went into Rock hall a couple times for ice cream-very good. Bayshore market has to die for fried chicken and corn bread by Angel. Fords has great crabs we ordered from there as well. The house is well stocked and Diane was very responsive to may multiple emails and questions. Would love to come back and see another season at Egret's Nest!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Norman M.

Liked: Cleanliness
60 th birthday get away. Just what I needed calm waters to Kayak on and quiet surroundings
Very easy to work with. The house was very well stocked with anything you could need. Very well decorated
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing waterfront cottage
This is my happy place. We came for our 2nd long weekend this summer and found it even more charming. You have your own dock, 2 kayaks, a paddle boat, and the most gorgeous views of the creek. There is lots of seafood to be eaten, crabs, crabs. The outdoor picnic table is great to pick crabs as no worries about the mess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
July trip
Beautiful waterfront property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place
We loved this waterfront home. Everything you could want, kayaks, paddle boat, private dock, screened in porch. Bed was high quality. Could use a couple more beach towels but everything else was the best. Well stocked kitchen. Picnic table outside so you can have a crab feast without worrying about the mess. We saw so much wildlife on the water. Blue Heron are so beautiful. I'd stay here all summer if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020